Miss Universe 2012 contestants in national costumes

December 17, 2012 |SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

Eighty-eight of the 89 women vying for the crown parade for fans in costumes representative of their national heritages

Matt Brown/Miss Universe Organization

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Miss Brazil 2012, Gabriela Markus, performs onstage at the 2012 Miss Universe National Costume Show on Friday, Dec. 14 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Eighty-eight of the 89 Miss Universe contestants participated; only Miss Sweden did not. The National Costume Show is not a part of the judging to determine who will become the 61st Miss Universe, which will take place Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

Matt Brown/Miss Universe Organization

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Miss Brazil 2012, Gabriela Markus, performs onstage at the 2012 Miss Universe National Costume Show on Friday, Dec. 14 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Eighty-eight of the 89 Miss Universe contestants participated; only Miss Sweden did not. The National Costume Show is not a part of the judging to determine who will become the 61st Miss Universe, which will take place Wednesday night in Las Vegas.